Marietta in Cobb County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Marietta Campground

Photographed by David Seibert, September 7, 2008

1. Marietta Campground Marker

Inscription. The campground was established in 1837 at the recommendation of a Methodist "circuit rider" who traveled to serve many churches. The original 40-acre site was purchased for $40.00 and included the land now occupied by the church and cemetery across the street. The tabernacle was built in 1838 and cabins added later. Although services have been held every year, camping was discontinued for a brief period during and after the Civil War. As members of other churches joined in, meetings became nondenominational. Descendents of the founding families and newcomers alike have continued the tradition of coming together for spiritual refreshment and renewing social contacts.

Erected 2008 by Cobb County Community Development Department.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1837.

Location. 33° 58.433′ N, 84° 28.98′ W. Marker is in Marietta, Georgia, in Cobb County. It is on Roswell Road (Georgia Route 120) 0.1 miles east of Sewell Mill Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map.

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Marker is in this post office area: Marietta GA 30068, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Piedmont

and in Metro Atlanta.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Gantt House (approx. 2.3 miles away); Leo Frank Lynching (approx. 2½ miles away); Georgia Anti-Lynching Memorial (approx. 2½ miles away); The 23D Corps at Soap Creek (approx. 3.3 miles away); Soap Creek Paper Mills (approx. 3.4 miles away); The 23d Corps at Soap Creek (approx. 3.4 miles away); Lemon Street Grammar and High School (approx. 3.6 miles away); Address by President Lincoln (approx. 3.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers

Marietta Campground Marker on Roswell Road (Ga 120) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by David Seibert, September 7, 2008

2. Marietta Campground Marker on Roswell Road (Ga 120)

in Marietta.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Sope Creek Industries (was approx. 3.4 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Brush Arbor at Marietta Campground image. Click for full size.

Photographed by David Seibert, September 7, 2008

3. Brush Arbor at Marietta Campground

Cabins at Marietta Campground image. Click for full size.

Photographed by David Seibert, September 7, 2008

4. Cabins at Marietta Campground

Credits. This page was last revised on January 26, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 3,166 times since then and 68 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 7, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.